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Cough syrup deaths: SC rejects PIL seeking CBI probe, safety review

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a PIL seeking an inquiry and systemic reform in drug safety mechanisms in the wake of deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan allegedly due to consumption of toxic cough syrups. A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and K Vinod Chandran dismissed the PIL filed by lawyer Vishal Tiwari after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta objected to it. The top law officer said the petitioner reads the newspaper and rushes to the court. The bench, which was initially of the view that the notice should be issued, later dismissed it. Mehta said he was not appearing for any state at the moment but the seriousness with which states like Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh are taking actions cannot be undermined. Moreover, there are proper law enforcement mechanisms in states, he added. The bench asked Tiwari as to how many PILs he has filed so far in the top court and on being told that he has moved eight to 10 such pleas so far

Pharma stocks rise as US considers exempting generics from tariffs

Among major gainers, Aurobindo Pharma led the rally, surging 4.49 per cent to Rs 1,118.9, followed by Lupin, which climbed 2.73 per cent to Rs 1,957.6

Drug regulator begins pan-Indian inspection of cough syrup makers

The regulator has sought a list of cough syrup manufacturers from all states and UTs following reports of toxic contaminants linked to child deaths in Madhya Pradesh

Mohan Yadav blames Tamil Nadu for poor cooperation in cough syrup case

After 24 child deaths linked to toxic cough syrup, Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav accuses Tamil Nadu of not cooperating in the investigation into drug safety lapses

Lupin, Granules: Which pharma stocks to buy, sell amid US tariff flip-flop?

Technical charts show that select pharma stocks are trading with a negative bias and can tumble up to 19% from here. Granules India, however, looks strong on chart and can rally up to 19%.

A deadly dose of neglect: Bitter truth behind cough syrup scare

Bottled negligence: DEG contamination exposes gaps in inspections, leaving pharma units from Gujarat to Kerala under the microscope

Unhealthy practices: Regulatory vigilance on pharma needs a relook

Deaths from ingesting contaminated cough syrups in India have occurred with distressing frequency for decades

Eli Lilly to pump $1 billion into India to boost contract manufacturing

The US pharma major to set up a manufacturing and supply hub in Hyderabad as part of a $1 billion investment aimed at boosting contract production in India

Rubicon Research IPO opens Oct 9; key risks, strengths you must know

Rubicon Research IPO is available at a price band of ₹461-485 per share, with a lot size of 30 shares

Health Secy reviews GMP norms with states after cough syrup deaths

Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava chaired a meeting with states after 11 children died in MP and Rajasthan, stressing strict GMP compliance and rational use of cough syrups in children

IPA appoints Zydus Lifesciences MD Sharvil Patel as new President

Sharvil Patel takes over as President of IPA from Samir Mehta, with Glenn Saldanha appointed Vice President, as the industry navigates reforms and global challenges

Rubicon Research sets IPO price band at ₹461-475; check key dates, lot size

Rubicon Research IPO will open for subscription on Thursday, October 9, 2025, and close on Monday, October 13, 2025

Trump to launch 'TrumpRx', to make drugs cheaper for Americans, says report

After talks with US President Donald Trump, global pharma giant Pfizer is further expected to announce a $70 billion investment in research, development and domestic manufacturing

Datanomics: India doubles its share in prescription drugs to the US

The Indian pharma stocks tanked after the announcement due to the ambiguity surrounding the impact of tariff on complex generics and specialty medicines supplied by the Indian pharma companies

Lupin to acquire VISUfarma BV for €190 mn to expand European eyecare reach

Lupin's unit Nanomi BV will acquire VISUfarma BV from GHO Capital for €190 mn, adding an eyecare portfolio across Europe and strengthening its ophthalmology franchise

Lupin subsidiary Nanomi BV inks pact to acquire Netherlands-based VISUfarma

Drug maker Lupin on Monday said its subsidiary has inked a pact to fully acquire Amsterdam-headquartered VISUfarma BV at an enterprise value of 190 million euros. The company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Nanomi BV has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of VISUfarma BV, a portfolio company of global healthcare specialist investor GHO Capital Partners LLP, the Mumbai-based drug maker said in a statement. The acquisition of VISUfarma, with its broad portfolio of eye health products and established commercial infrastructure, aligns with the company's strategy to expand its European business and footprint and to advance the company's global specialty franchise, it added. By integrating VISUfarma's established commercial operations, Lupin will tap into the attractive ophthalmology market, which is experiencing significant global growth driven by an aging global population, the increasing incidence of diabetes-related eye complications, and growing awareness of preventive care

India's pharma exports unlikely to be affected amid Tylenol debate: Experts

Data shows India's paracetamol exports to the US are modest, accounting for less than one per cent of API shipments, despite global attention on the Tylenol controversy

Indian pharma firms likely to dodge immediate impact of Trump's tariff

Trump's 100% tariffs on branded drugs will spare Indian generics, though analysts see exposure for Sun Pharma, Biocon and Aurobindo, with Jubilant Pharmova set to benefit

Nifty Pharma declines 2% after Donald Trump's 100% tariff on branded drugs

The index tracking domestic pharmaceutical stocks hit a low of 21,390 and then recouped some losses to end at 21,507

Nifty Pharma down 2.5% as Trump slaps 100% import tariffs; impact decoded

Among individual counters, Sun Pharma slumped 4.87 per cent to a fresh 52-week low of ₹1,548, while Gland Pharma tumbled 4.70 per cent to ₹1,880. Biocon declined 3.68 per cent to ₹342.85.